Travelling from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Nicosia and Cairo are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you get on your ECN to CAI flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ECN and CAI include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Antalya Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is ج.م. 5,434. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 11,943. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ECN to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ECN to CAI.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ercan Airport (ECN)
Of all flights leaving Ercan Airport, 75.35% land on time at their destination.
Central Nicosia to Ercan Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
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Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel near CAI if you're taking a late Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ECN to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without dropping by Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.